Local Business Thrives After Meta AI Data Center Opens in Rural Louisiana
News ClipBusiness Insider·LA·9/6/2026
A family opened a taco shop in rural Louisiana after Meta announced plans to build an AI data center nearby. The new business now attributes 40% of its revenue to the data center's presence. This highlights the economic impact of data center developments on local communities.
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Tim Allen and his family decided to open a restaurant after Meta announced plans to build an AI data center near their hometown in rural Louisiana.